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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Aug 3, 2019 23:47:18 GMT -5
On a serious note, I read this the other day. Kind folks who help out. “Fospice” program gives senior and terminally ill shelter dogs a home for their final daysNEW YORK, Ny. (CBS) — Puppies are often the first dogs adopted from animal shelters, while senior or terminally ill canines are left waiting for days or even months for someone to notice them. This New York City-based group is working to ensure these exceptionally vulnerable dogs go to a forever home too – even if it’s just for the short time they have left. About six years ago, “Foster Dogs, Inc.,” was contacted by local shelters that needed help with the elderly or ill dogs in their care, said Founder and Executive Director Sarah Brasky. She realized that there was a real need for a specialized “end of life” foster care program for dogs that might otherwise have trouble finding forever homes. The nonprofit, which has been operating since 2009, works to connect rescue organizations, adopters, fosters and others to help animals in need. It is also dedicated to, “the advancement of education about fostering and rescue, and to creating a positive and inclusive foster community,” according to its website. Complete article here: “Fospice” program gives senior and terminally ill shelter dogs a home for their final days❤️
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Post by Tennesseer on Aug 7, 2019 13:36:06 GMT -5
Golden retrievers sent to El Paso.
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Post by tractor on Aug 12, 2019 9:24:10 GMT -5
we weren’t able to pick him up last weekend so the breeder took him to the office today so he wouldn’t be alone. Poor Bill, only a few more days...
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Post by andi9899 on Aug 12, 2019 9:38:39 GMT -5
He's so cute. What kind of dogs are they? I can't remember.
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Post by andi9899 on Aug 12, 2019 9:40:12 GMT -5
The twins have a vet appointment this week. I think Macy has lost a little bit of weight. She had started to get chunky for a minute there. The vet wanted her to lose 5 pounds.
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Post by tractor on Aug 12, 2019 10:59:56 GMT -5
He's so cute. What kind of dogs are they? I can't remember. German shorthair
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Post by tractor on Aug 13, 2019 7:17:10 GMT -5
Did you ever plan a surprise for your kids and wish you could tell them days before it happens? That’s the way I feel today, Ted has been so stressed since Oreo passed away last fall and we’re only a few days away from bringing Bill home. Ted has been extra clingy this week, I can’t wait until he meets his new playmate. I hope he’s happy to have someone to hang out with again...
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Post by andi9899 on Aug 13, 2019 8:07:45 GMT -5
Be sure and post a pic!
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Post by dogmom on Aug 13, 2019 8:44:19 GMT -5
Did you ever plan a surprise for your kids and wish you could tell them days before it happens? That’s the way I feel today, Ted has been so stressed since Oreo passed away last fall and we’re only a few days away from bringing Bill home. Ted has been extra clingy this week, I can’t wait until he meets his new playmate. I hope he’s happy to have someone to hang out with again...
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Post by weltschmerz on Aug 13, 2019 12:44:16 GMT -5
Did you ever plan a surprise for your kids and wish you could tell them days before it happens? That’s the way I feel today, Ted has been so stressed since Oreo passed away last fall and we’re only a few days away from bringing Bill home. Ted has been extra clingy this week, I can’t wait until he meets his new playmate. I hope he’s happy to have someone to hang out with again... Bill and Ted will have an excellent adventure!
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Post by wyouser on Aug 16, 2019 7:06:08 GMT -5
August 16......National Tell A Joke Day...…..Dog Thread ....Dog joke : My dog used to chase people on a bike. He did this a lot. It got so bad that I finally had to act, so I took his bike away....
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Post by shanendoah on Aug 16, 2019 12:20:03 GMT -5
We have been dogsitting for a friend who has to travel a lot for work during the summer. My dogs are small (30lbs & 40lbs each, in their senior years). Marley is tiny. (10lbs, maybe, soaking wet, before going to the groomer...)
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Post by weltschmerz on Aug 16, 2019 12:47:21 GMT -5
We have been dogsitting for a friend who has to travel a lot for work during the summer. My dogs are small (30lbs & 40lbs each, in their senior years). Marley is tiny. (10lbs, maybe, soaking wet, before going to the groomer...) Sushi would eat that dog for breakfast. "Look Mom, I killed a bug!"
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Post by dogmom on Aug 16, 2019 12:59:22 GMT -5
Did you ever plan a surprise for your kids and wish you could tell them days before it happens? That’s the way I feel today, Ted has been so stressed since Oreo passed away last fall and we’re only a few days away from bringing Bill home. Ted has been extra clingy this week, I can’t wait until he meets his new playmate. I hope he’s happy to have someone to hang out with again... Tractor, When does Bill get to come home?
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Post by tractor on Aug 16, 2019 13:11:09 GMT -5
Did you ever plan a surprise for your kids and wish you could tell them days before it happens? That’s the way I feel today, Ted has been so stressed since Oreo passed away last fall and we’re only a few days away from bringing Bill home. Ted has been extra clingy this week, I can’t wait until he meets his new playmate. I hope he’s happy to have someone to hang out with again... Tractor, When does Bill get to come home?
Tomorrow morning!!! I’m going to have a hard time sleeping tonight.
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Post by shanendoah on Aug 16, 2019 13:50:51 GMT -5
Tennesseer & GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl - Regarding the fospice dog program. Lots of areas have one. Even if you don't have the emotional fortitude to foster through one of the programs, they could always use donations, as they are caring for dogs with lots of medical bills. When we fostered, it was through our local program, Old Dog Haven, which takes in the elderly and sick dogs that don't really have a chance of being adopted and places them in foster homes that will just love them and see to their care. We had to pay for Howie's food, but not any of his vet bills. Our current curmudgeon Larry dog keeps us from fostering right now, but we still donate to ODH because of the great work they do.
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Post by shanendoah on Aug 16, 2019 13:55:06 GMT -5
weltschmerz - My dogs really don't know what to make of him. We had him for a little over a week a couple weeks ago, and now he's back for a couple of days. The first time he was here, for the first few days, our dogs wouldn't even be in the same room as him. Now, they can all settle together, but there is like this no fly zone around Marley and our two keep their distance. Marley has a LOT of separation anxiety. Luckily he is too small to do any damage when we are out of the house, but when we're home, he desperately needs to be VERY near a person.
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Post by weltschmerz on Aug 16, 2019 14:09:12 GMT -5
weltschmerz - My dogs really don't know what to make of him. We had him for a little over a week a couple weeks ago, and now he's back for a couple of days. The first time he was here, for the first few days, our dogs wouldn't even be in the same room as him. Now, they can all settle together, but there is like this no fly zone around Marley and our two keep their distance. Marley has a LOT of separation anxiety. Luckily he is too small to do any damage when we are out of the house, but when we're home, he desperately needs to be VERY near a person. Poor little guy! He IS cute! Sushi, a cat, is exactly twice his size. He wouldn't know what to make of him, either.
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Post by andi9899 on Aug 16, 2019 15:34:59 GMT -5
Jackson is 10 times his size and would let him climb him like a tree and be just fine. Macy is a bitch to all dogs she doesn't know.
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Post by Tennesseer on Aug 16, 2019 19:45:42 GMT -5
"A group of service dogs in training took in a performance of Billy Elliot, and charmed the audience and staff A photo that appears to show the Stratford Festival going to the dogs is winning hearts online. The picture shows a group of pooches ranging from poodles to golden retrievers sitting patiently in their cushy seats, taking in a production of Billy Elliot at the Stratford Festival last week. But while the photo may be fun, it turns out the dogs' mission is serious: they're training to be service dogs, and they're practicing what it's like to help their handlers navigate through a theatre." Full article here: Adorable photo of dogs attending a Stratford performance takes off online
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Post by andi9899 on Aug 17, 2019 8:12:36 GMT -5
Well, the twins got a clean bill of health from the vet. Macy did not lose the 5 pounds she was supposed to so Jackson did it for her. They weigh in at 75 and 95 pounds now.
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Post by Tennesseer on Aug 17, 2019 9:42:46 GMT -5
So did tractor get any sleep last night? Today's the big day.
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Post by andi9899 on Aug 17, 2019 9:53:02 GMT -5
I want to see a picture of Bill and Ted together!
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Post by tractor on Aug 17, 2019 14:52:30 GMT -5
First meeting, they’re busy playing in the front yard now.
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Post by andi9899 on Aug 17, 2019 16:10:49 GMT -5
How cute! How old are they? I think Ted is younger than the twins.
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Post by weltschmerz on Aug 17, 2019 16:56:43 GMT -5
Tractor, how adorable! Such happy little boys. They're such cuties!
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Post by dogmom on Aug 18, 2019 6:28:57 GMT -5
Mr and Mrs Tractor,
Congratulations!! Hope your excitement for Ted for getting a little brother met with Ted's happiness. . You are going to have your hands full. (of good stuff)
Absolutely adorable.
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Post by tractor on Aug 18, 2019 6:31:35 GMT -5
How cute! How old are they? I think Ted is younger than the twins. Ted was two in May, Bill is 8- weeks old
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Post by stillmovingforward on Aug 18, 2019 20:56:46 GMT -5
I have puppy fever now! How adorable 😍🤗
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